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Bulgur & Chickpea Pilaf aka Burghul Bi Hommos

Bulgur is a staple of the Middle Eastern diet and even though it’s known to be the food of the poor in Syria, I think they’re the richest ones because of the health benefits bulgur offers. 

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Halloumi Pasta Salad with Artichoke and Asparagus

My favorite part of the salad is definitely the salty and tanginess of the halloumi cheese. It brings the salad together and makes it not just a vegetable-based pasta salad - that would be boring.

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Not Your Average Chicken Broccoli & Rice Dinner

My Not-So-Average Chicken Broccoli & Rice Dinner is way tastier than the plain ones you've had before.

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BBQ Chicken Flatbread

This is for my BBQ fans because I know I'm more of a buffalo fan myself.

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Vegetarian Black Bean & Butternut Squash Skillet

This Vegetarian Black Bean & Butternut Squash Skillet is packed with red onion, corn kernels, avocado, cheddar cheese, and of course black beans and squash.

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Aleppo Pepper Veggie Spaghetti

This is a very simple spaghetti recipe, but also a delightful one. Not everything you make needs to be complex and over-spiced.

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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos

WHO doesn't love buffalo sauce AND tacos? You know I had to combine the both.

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Butternut Squash Baked Pasta

Is there any better way to welcome the 21st of September than with a heartwarming and nourishing baked pasta?

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Middle Eastern Chicken and Quinoa Bowl

This is my 100th recipe of 2023 and you know it had to be a Middle Eastern recipe. This is the most elite, delicious, flavorful, and nourishing bowl I've made thus far.

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Fall-Inspired Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash

Pasta salads are one of our favorite things to eat in the summertime, but guess what? It doesn't have to be JUST a summer meal.

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Warm Chicken & Brussels Nourish Bowl

This recipe can look time consuming, but it's only 25 minutes of prep and then the rest is cooking time! It can be whipped up after any long day.

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Harissa Hummus Tofu Bowl

From the broccoli to the quinoa to the chickpeas and to the hummus, I tried to build a bowl for you to show you that fiber comes in all different forms - grain, legume, veggie, and dip!

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Ground Turkey and Black Bean Baked Sweet Potato

This is a great dinner option going into summer because you can also opt for grilling multiple sweet potatoes and setting up a "taco" bar filled with the ingredients below for you and your friends/family.

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Blackened Shrimp & Pineapple Corn Salsa

Since there are three separate parts to this dinner, it makes it customizable. There is the pineapple corn salsa, blackened shrimp, and brown rice.

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Easy Chicken Southwestern-Style Bowl

I sautéed the corn, bell pepper, and kidney beans to make it more of a warm Southwestern-style bowl.

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Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Slaw

Not only is this an easy dinner option for you, but this is the kind of recipe that is versatile.

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Scallops and Orzo Pasta Salad

Want to impress your family members? Make this. 

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Easy Chipotle Chicken Fajita Bowl

I am bringing Chipotle to your kitchen in a more nutritious way. These are my Easy Chipotle Chicken Fajita Bowls and I can't wait for you to try them out.

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Middle Eastern Beef Pita Pockets (Arayes)

Think about what you know about kefta, aka ground beef on skewers, but instead inside a pita pocket to enjoy like a sandwich.

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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potato

I've always loved the concept of a stuffed sweet potato because the options of toppings are endless. You can mix and match ingredients to your liking. This time around, I made a Mediterranean version and it tastes like a summer dream.

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Fava Bean and Chickpea Bake

This is a great option for any vegans that want to switch up their meals and for anyone that is looking for more plant-based meals to incorporate into their lives.

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Puttanesca Pasta Salad

Spaghetti alla puttanesca is typically made with olives, tomatoes, capers, garlic, olive oil, and anchovies. But, your girl can't stand anchovies so I made a pasta salad with all the components of this spaghetti without the fish.

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Lentil & Bulgur Bowl

This is my spin on the popular Syrian dish Mujadara, because it's one of the most fiber-dense recipes I know.

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Syrian Stuffed Zucchini

 “Koosa Mahsheh”

This is very well-known Syrian dish & it knocks my socks off every time my mom makes it. I finally learned how to make it, so now it's your turn!

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Venezuelan Black Bean & Rice 

Fun fact: My mom was born in Venezuela since my grandparents lived there for 32 years of their lives! So, they picked up awesome, traditional Venezuelan recipes like this one.

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Batata Bil Saineh aka Potatoes in a Pan

It’s going to sound like a long and extensive recipe but I PROMISE it is doable and you don’t need any special ingredients,

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Mujadarra

Mujadara, a traditional Syrian meal, is simply a grain bowl made of lentils, bulgur, and onions, nothing more.

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Halloumi Pita Pockets

To add more flavor to the pita pockets I included tahini dressing along the insides of the pita, dash of salt, and fresh dill.

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Teriyaki Chicken Noodle Stir Fry

Let me show you how to make a very healthy version of teriyaki chicken stir fry!

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Cajun Chicken Taco Bowl

As much as I love going to Chipotle and picking up a chicken bowl with heavy guac, I love making my own taco bowl at home where I know what ingredients are going into my food. 

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

If you love buffalo sauce as much as I do, you're going to want to try these stuffed bell peppers.

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 Marinated Flank Steak Tacos With Pico de Gallo & Arugula

Make these for yourself one night you're feeling Mexican food but don't want to get dressed up and drive to a restaurant. 

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Hummus Power Bowl with Grilled Chicken & Veggies

My Hummus Power Bowl with Grilled Chicken & Veggies is like if Sweetgreen and Cava joined forces to create the ultimate meal. It’s balanced, packed with flavor, and might just be the simplest recipe to put together yet!

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Fall-Inspired Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash

Pasta salads are one of our favorite things to eat in the summertime, but guess what? It doesn't have to be JUST a summer meal. Unlike normal pasta salads that are served cold, this is going to be served warm.

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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

People tend to use it as a substitute for pasta, but there are so many ways you can enjoy spaghetti squash, like making this delicious buffalo chicken stuffed recipe!

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Baked Tofu Penne Pasta

The Infamous Tik-Tok Baked Feta Pasta but make it Tofu!

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Grilled Salmon Bowl with Grilled Broccolini and a Cilantro Tahini Dressing

Summertime calls for grilling, and I don't mean just hot dogs and burgers. It's time to use that grill for some salmon and veggies!

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Moussaka (Cold Eggplant Lasagna

The Greeks enjoy this recipe as much as Middle Easterners do. It comes in many shapes and forms but Moussaka is a very popular dish.

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Ground Beef Taco Bowl with Black Beans & Avocado

No matter what type of lifestyle you follow, plant-based eating and fiber-based eating, is for everyone. You can be a beef/chicken/fish-lover, but still make sure your plate is filled with color and fiber. Eating animal-based foods and plant-based foods are not mutually exclusive.

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Veggie Stuffed Zucchini Boats Topped With Manchego Cheese

These zucchini boats were so delicious and honestly so fun to make. If you want an excellent source of protein and veggies, this should be your next dinner.

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Shrimp Gigli Pasta 

This pasta is filled with delicious ingredients like sautéed shrimp, diced tomatoes, capers, parmigiano reggiano, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Whoever said that you can't be healthy and eat pasta lives a miserable life.

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Spicy Chicken Fajitas

Feel free to make this recipe alone as meal prep for the week, as a stuffing for taco night, or the main part of a taco bowl! It will be flavorful and enjoyable no matter when or how you eat them.

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Mediterranean Salmon, Orzo Pasta, and Veggie Bowl

My boyfriend who tends to not enjoy salmon because of the "fishy" taste, told me he loved it and that the bowl's flavors really work well with each other.

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Easy 30 Minute Chickpea & Kidney Bean Pasta Salad

This one is great for all of my vegetarians and people who just love pasta salad as much as I do! The beauty of pasta salads is that they last so well in the fridge so it makes the perfect meal prep for either lunch or dinner.

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Vegan Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos 

You're going to need mini tortillas, 1 can of black beans, 1 sweet potato, spinach, grape tomatoes, fresh cilantro, avocado, cajun seasoning, and lime.

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Picatta Pasta with Spinach 

Some may look at this bowl of pasta and see carbs. I see, fresh pappardelle pasta that has a good source of carbs, capers that contain copper, spinach that contains magnesium, fresh parmesan that contains protein & calcium, and garlic that is anti-microbial.

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Single Serving Vegetarian Pasta Salad

Pasta salads are such an underrated healthy meal to make yourself. I feel like people only have them during summer BBQs when in reality, they can be a great single serving lunch or dinner.

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Single Serving Buffalo Chicken Flatbread

"Pizza isn't healthy." If you surround yourself with people who say that, delete them because you don't need that negativity in your life.

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Musakhan (Sumac Chicken & Caramelized Onion Wraps)

Do not be intimidated by this recipe. These Middle Eastern chicken wraps look like they were difficult to make but they're probably one of the easiest Arab recipes next to hummus.

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Spaghetti Pomodoro

Raise your hand if you enjoy more of a fresh & light tomato sauce, than a heavy one in pasta!? I certainly do. Spaghetti Pomodoro is a very simply recipe everyone should learn how to make.

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Summer Shrimp & Veggie Pasta

I used peas, zucchini, and summer squash to create this delightful and scrumptious pasta.

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Syrian Falafel Sandwich

This isn't a meal you're going to whip up in an hour, but it can be prepped overnight and you can feed it to your family or have people over for an authentic Middle Eastern dinner night!

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Bazalla W Riz (Pea & Carrot Stew)

Bazalla Wa Riz, is a very traditional Levantine dish that is mostly enjoyed in the winter. "Bazella" in Arabic simply translates to peas and "riz" to rice.

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GF Aglio E Olio Spaghetti with Spinach

Aglio E Olio simply translates to, "garlic with oil" aka extra virgin olive oil. This is the simplest, yet most exquisite pasta you could make for yourself.

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Oregano Scallops & Orzo Pasta Salad

Why don't more people incorporate scallops into their lives? It's not only a delicious kind of shellfish, but it's packed full of nutrients you may not find in other foods!

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Shrimp Taco Bowl

This is the recipe I make non stop or anytime I don't know what to make because not only is it delicious, but it has every nutrient I need for a balanced, nutritious, and filling dinner

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Green Goddess Pesto Pasta

I've asked people what their least favorite vegetable was and most people agreed that it was peas.

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Gluten Free Creamy Fall Spaghetti

Grab your eggplant, Tuscan kale, cherry tomatoes, Eat Banza spaghetti, parmesan cheese, and let's make this GF Creamy Fall Spaghetti.

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Chicken Shawarma

To create this meal you're going to need lots of ingredients, BUT, none that you wouldn't have in your fridge or pantry...

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Olive & Artichoke Pasta Salad

You know that can of artichokes that's sitting in your pantry because you thought you'd use it but have no idea how to? Here is what you're going to make with that can of artichokes

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Roasted Salmon and Veggies Sheet-Pan Dinner

I'm a dietitian who wants you eating this Fall Roasted Salmon and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner. Why? Because it's not only delicious and easy to make, but it's fiber-packed.

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Adobo Chicken Enchilada Skillet

This is my Adobo Chicken Enchilada Skillet, and it’s not only delicious and nutritious (obviously), but made with high quality ingredients.

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One-Pan Chicken and Potato Bake

Not only is this one-pan chicken dinner simple to prepare, but it’s also nutrient-dense and gut-friendly.

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Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad

My favorite part about this salad are the breadcrumbs. Instead of using croutons here, I made lemony breadcrumbs, which add crunch and acidity to the salad, with little to no effort

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25 Minute Ground Turkey Skillet

All you need is ground turkey, black beans, bell peppers, onion, your favorite jar of salsa, jalapeño, shredded cheese, and some yummy seasonings to create a delicious and balanced meal in under 25 minutes

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Spicy Mayo Salmon Rice Bowl

My Spicy Mayo Salmon Rice Bowl is the bowl you need to learn how to make when you're craving a $25 poke bowl, but don't want to pay that price.

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Cozy White Bean & Greens Stew

This Cozy White Bean & Greens Stew is the perfect one-pot meal for chilly nights, busy weeknights, or when you’re craving something warm and nourishing without much effort.

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Pesto Chicken & Chickpea Couscous Bowl

My Pesto Chicken & Chickpea Couscous Bowl is a way for you to start looking at salads (especially pasta salads) differently. If I were to tell you that couscous salads were nutrient-dense before this recipe, you wouldn't have believed me.

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Greek Chicken & Chickpea Flatbread

My Greek Chicken & Chickpea Flatbread makes for a delicious and easy lunch or dinner idea when you're craving pizza, but want some added nutrients benefits as well.

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Disclaimer: Jasmin Dieb (RD, LDN) is a registered dietitian. Information on this website should not be used to diagnose medical conditions.
If you are dealing with any serious health issues you should consult your physician before undertaking any new diet or exercise plan.

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